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Do you want to switch up your German language lessons? Below, German teacher Kimberly F. shares five popular movies that will help students learn to speak German...
Are you looking for some exercises to supplement your current German lessons? When learning to speak German, one of the best exercises you can do is watch German films.
In doing so, not only will you be able to hear correct pronunciation, but youll also pick up on the proper use of German vocabulary words.
Below are fiv …
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5 Movies That Will Help You Learn to Speak German

Do you want to switch up your German language lessons? Below, German teacher Kimberly F. shares five popular movies that will help students learn to speak German...
Are you looking for some exercises to supplement your current German lessons? When learning to speak German, one of the best exercises you can do is watch German films.
In doing so, not only will you be able to hear correct pronunciation, but youll also pick up on the proper use of German vocabulary words.
Below are fiv

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Germany

Are you moving to Germany for a job, a significant other, or simply a change of scenery? Whatever the reason, moving to Germanyor any foreign country for that matteris downright terrifying.
Not only are you away from your closest friends and family, but youre living in a country you know little about.
Sure youve read all the travel books and even learned some German, but nothing can prepare you for the adventure in which youre about to embark.
Lucky for you, weve interviewed s

Masculine & Feminine Spanish Nouns | Test Yourself!

In English, every noun has a neutral gender. This makes it easy to learn, so you really only need to learn the new word and the learning stops there.
In Spanish, on the other hand, every single noun is either masculine or feminine. This means that every time you learn a new Spanish vocabulary word, you need to learn its accompanying gender as well. This may appear confusing for beginners, but bear with me!
Here are the general rules for determining masculine and feminine Spanish nouns:

Spanish Vocabulary: Phrases for Daily Activities

When you're learning a new language, using basic vocabulary throughout your day is a great way to make progress. Especially if you're teaching Spanish to kids, common phrases and words are easy to learn and easy to incorporate into your daily activities, from the moment you wake up (Buenos días) to getting ready for bed (Que descanses)!
To get you started, our friends at Spanish Playground shared a helpful printable of common Spanish phrases to use with kids, which can be printed out and

6 Science-Backed Study Hacks for Learning Spanish [Infographic]

Learning a second language can be a difficult task. However, with the right study habits and a drive to succeed, it can become a much easier, quicker, and enjoyable process. To help, weve rounded up six study hacks that will prep your mind and body for learning Spanish more easily. Check out the tips below for ideas on the fastest way to learn Spanish.
1) Write your notes by hand.
We know youve heard this seemingly outdated tip before, but its one of the best and simplest Spanish study